Makes about 3 cups – Inspired by Cooking Light
This easy, healthy dish requires only slightly more effort than steaming plain sweet potato chunks, and yet is ten times tastier. It’s nice enough to serve to company, although I prefer to devour it all on my own. The roasting does take a little time, but will make your kitchen smell marvelous.
You can use pretty much any type of apple you like here. Galas are nice and sweet. A tart variety such as Granny Smith take a few minutes longer to cook and will stay a little firmer.
The vegetables really cook down, so you don’t end up with a whole lot of finished product. If you’re lucky enough to have leftovers, try them for breakfast with eggs and toast in place of home fries or hash browns. As always, I urge you to seek out local and organic ingredients; they really do make a difference. Sadly, apples are #1 on the Environmental Working Group's List of Most Contaminated Produce.
1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ½” to ¾” dice (about 3 cups)
1 pound yellow or white onions, peeled and chopped into small pieces (about 3 cups)
¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 Tablespoons packed light brown sugar or agave syrup
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon finely chopped orange zest (or more to taste)
1 organic apple (about 7 ounces), cored and cut into ½” to ¾” dice
1. Heat the oven to 425°.
2. Combine the sweet potatoes and onion in a 9”x13” baking dish.
3. Mix together the orange juice, olive oil, brown sugar (or agave), salt, and orange zest in a glass measuring cup. Pour it over the sweet potato mixture and toss well with a large wooden spoon.
4. Roast, stirring occasionally, for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the sweet potato chunks are fully cooked. (I like mine really soft, but they tend to mash up a little while serving. For a prettier presentation, add the apples when the sweet potatoes are tender but not real soft.)
5. Stir in the apple and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven, stir once more, and serve hot.
Recipe source: FarmgirlFare.com
Recipe © FarmgirlFare.com
